Conn Appliances, Inc. v. Williams presents an interesting opinion out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals involving a retail installment contract. The case was decided on September 4, 2019. The case arose out of Conn Appliances, Inc.’s (“Conn”), attempts to compel Johnnie F. Williams, Jr., to comply with the terms of Conn’s retail installment […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Wage an Hour Division is considering a rule that would revise the way overtime is calculated for fluctuating workweek. Read on for the details on this…
Human Resources, Small Business Spoonfuls Podcast
SBS 231: FMLA: When Employee Health Insurance Premiums Are Over Due
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we discuss a user question about an employee who’s health insurance premiums are overdue and how to handle this in regard to giving enough notice when canceling their coverage. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and until next time, Be Audit Secure! […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Compensation packages usually are made up of commission and bonus plans. Here are some questions to consider when creating these as the employer. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors, On August 9th 2019 the DOL issued USERRA fact sheet 1. This will cover guidelines on retirement plan obligations from employers to service members. Read on for the details on this…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The new head of the DOL has been nominated. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we have a short discussion on navigating employer rights when dealing with someone who’s coming to work impaired by the use of medical or legal recreational marijuana. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and until next time, Be Audit Secure! Transcription: […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Here’s an interesting court case concerning an employee who’s arguing they are in a rock and hard place, caught between the ADA and Racial discrimination. Read on..
Hey Compliance Warriors! We talk today about why organized succession plans are so good for an organization! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and until next time, Be Audit Secure! Transcription: Lisa: In today’s episode we are talking about succession planning. Mason: Yep. We’re talking about […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Confirms A Day Rate of $1,000 Meets the Salary Requirements Under The FLSA’s White Collar Overtime Exemptions
On August 21, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion in Faludi v. U.S. Shale Solutions, L.L.C. that settled an important question, finding that a guaranteed day rate that provides compensation exceeding at least $455 per week can meet the Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”) salary requirements for the […]